Overall score
Bellevue Heights
46.8/100
Craigburn Farm
50.8/100
Bellevue Heights for investment; Craigburn Farm for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bellevue Heights
46.8/100
Craigburn Farm
50.8/100
Crime rate
Bellevue Heights
6.2 / 1k
Craigburn Farm
4.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bellevue Heights
28
Craigburn Farm
30
Population
Bellevue Heights
2,712
Craigburn Farm
3,099
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bellevue Heights | Craigburn Farm |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.8/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.5/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 6.2 / 1k | 4.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 8 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 28 | 30 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 31 |
| Population | 2,712 | 3,099 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Bellevue Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Craigburn Farm is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that balances access with everyday calm. Bellevue Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Craigburn Farm keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bellevue Heights pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Craigburn Farm is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and overall desirability.
Bellevue Heights suits investors more clearly, whereas Craigburn Farm is the stronger match for retirees and families.